Is there a pin-compatible replacement for MDA5030-100M?

FCH5030-100M shares the same 5030 package and pinout. However, it is not a direct electrical equivalent due to its lower RMS current rating, which requires engineering review.

What risks should I check before replacing MDA5030-100M?

The primary risk is electrical stress. For FCH5030-100M, verify your circuit's continuous current is safely below its 3.0A rating. For other alternatives, the main issue is the different physical package, which requires a new PCB layout.

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Finding a replacement for the MDA5030-100M inductor involves a trade-off. While some parts match the 5030 package, they may have lower current ratings. Other parts offer better electrical performance but require a PCB redesign.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

FCH5030-100M has a lower RMS current rating (3.0A vs 3.8A), which could lead to overheating if not carefully evaluated.

Package riskhigh

Most electrically suitable alternatives are in different, larger packages and are not drop-in replacements.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, a direct, fully-compatible replacement was not identified. The closest physical match, FCH5030-100M, has a lower current rating, which poses an electrical risk.

Best replacement path

FCH5030-100M is the closest physical match but has a lower current rating. If the board can be redesigned, SMDRI127-100MT offers better performance.

Main risk

The primary risk is either electrical (overheating due to lower current rating) or mechanical (incompatible package requiring a PCB redesign).

Recommended alternatives

Same 5030 package and 10uH inductance, but has a lower RMS current rating that requires engineering review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	MDA5030-100M	FCH5030-100M	SMDRI127-100MT	Compatibility / risk
Package	5030	5030	12.3mm x 12.3mm	5030 / 12.3mm x 12.3mm — Package size matches.; SMDRI127-100MT: Package is much larger and not a drop-in fit.
Inductance	10uH	10uH	10uH	10uH — Inductance matches.; SMDRI127-100MT: Inductance matches.
Current	3.8A	3.0A	5.4A	3.0A / 5.4A — RMS current is lower, risk of overheating.; SMDRI127-100MT: RMS current is higher.
Saturation Current A	2.5A	3.5A	9.0A	3.5A / 9.0A — Saturation current is higher.; SMDRI127-100MT: Saturation current is significantly higher.
Dcr Ohm	88mΩ	89.8mΩ	21mΩ	89.8mΩ / 21mΩ — DC resistance is slightly higher.; SMDRI127-100MT: DC resistance is much lower, improving efficiency.

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Questions & answers

FCH5030-100M is the closest physical match but has a lower current rating (3.0A vs 3.8A). For new designs, SMDRI127-100MT offers superior electrical performance in a larger package.